Bandits of the Acoustic Revolution: A Call to ArmsA Call to Arms (2001)Self-Released

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Contributed by: TheWezzulThe Wezzul(others by this writer | submit your own)Published on April 2nd 2002Every so often, an album comes along that totally blows your mind. For me, it is always an album with very unique qualities to it, something that is fresh, and edgy. "A Call To Arms" fits all of that criteria, and I can say proudly that after hearing this 5 song ep, B.O.T.A.R. is one of my favorite .

Every so often, an album comes along that totally blows your mind. For me, it is always an album with very unique qualities to it, something that is fresh, and edgy. "A Call To Arms" fits all of that criteria, and I can say proudly that after hearing this 5 song ep, B.O.T.A.R. is one of my favorite bands. This band is comprised of former members of One Cool Guy and Catch 22, and they mix up many musical styles for an amazing sound that is not comparable to anything out there.

The first thing I noticed about the EP when I received it in the mail is it's unique packaging. It is a handmade case, constructed out of cardboard, and tape. The booklet is well written, and contains explanations of the songs as well as some really cool art. Also, it lists all 12 of the band members, and what they play. The instruments making up this sound include violin, upright bass, fench horn, alto and tenor sax, trombone, cello, congas, and others. And, as the name of the band says, it is all acoustic.

Tomas Kalnoky did an amazing job writing and putting together the 5 songs on this cd. All the parts of the album were recorded at different times throughout 2000 and 2001, and were put together by Tomas. The string section mixes very well with the horns, and gives the sound a much more "full" feeling than a regular "ska-punk" band's sound would. You can order this cd here, and I recommend you do so. This EP is for fans of all genres, and all bands. It is a MUST for any OCG or Catch 22 fan. Viva La Revolution!

Here's to Life is amazing...so much better than Streetlight's version.

Anonymous (August 27, 2003)

yep. this and the streetlight cd rock.

Anonymous (April 22, 2003)

Too bad you can't give albums 20's. That's how good this fuckin' ep is. When i got this in the mail a few months ago, i was fuckin' blown away. The music, lyrics, packaging... fuckin' everything... astonishing!!! This is defintely one of the best bands out there.
Best Tracks:
ALL OF EM!

p.s.
For those that realized it's now hard to obtain this... Asian Man Records is putting out that unsigned band comp, and BOTAR is feature on it, so i'd pick that up.

Anonymous (September 13, 2002)

An amazing album. Truly unique, truly amazing. With Keasby Nights, BOTAR, and now Street Light Manifesto under his belt, is there anything that Tomas touches that doesn't turn to gold?

first of all, that site does not give you enough time to read that intro. second, there's not enough song samples for me to get a real feel, though what i hear, i like, a lot. second, i don't see where i can even order the EP. you say order it here, but then the only site that's anywhere, doesn't have an ordering page from what i can tell. You really should describe the album a little more too. does it have a rock or punk sound to it?